Upcoming events.


Running & Winning Event
Apr
18

Running & Winning Event

LWV of Westchester County is hosting its annual, unique one-day workshop to bring together female-identifying high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors from high schools across Westchester County for an active and interactive political experience. The goal is to support our young participants’ aspirations to serve in public office, develop their leadership potential, and, at the same time, help our government institutions increase gender parity. The program offers opportunities to learn from elected officials' experiences and practical application.

For more information: https://my.lwv.org/new-york/westchester/event/running-winning

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LWV Regional Training Workshop
Mar
23

LWV Regional Training Workshop

The League of Women Voters of NYS invites all members to come to training workshops being held throughout the state on Saturdays from 10:00 - 4:00 in March. All members are invited to attend any or all of the workshops. All local Leagues board members are strongly encouraged to attend at least part of the day. Lunch will be provided and will allow for informal networking among the attendees.

Open to all League members. Cost $25 includes lunch. For full details & to register: http://tinyurl.com/3saym4bk

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LWVW Voting and Disabilities Rights Special Event
Mar
14

LWVW Voting and Disabilities Rights Special Event

LWVW Voting and Disabilities Rights Special Event

Rise Up People with Disabilities and Vote! Don't let others decide your future

Panelists:

Julia Solow, Lead New York State Organizer at Hand in Hand: The Network for Domestic Employers

Martin Cahill, Legislative Chair for the American Council of the Blind of New York (ACBNY) and Vice President of the Westchester Chapter

Donna Drumm, Assistant Professor, Legal Studies, Mercy University

LWVW President Kathy Meany will moderate the discussion.

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Passing the NYS Equal Rights Amendment
Mar
9

Passing the NYS Equal Rights Amendment

This November, the NY Equal Rights Amendment will be on our ballot. Join Erica Smitka and the League of Women Voters to learn more about this important amendment to the NYS Constitution and how it affects every New Yorker. The current New York State Constitution fails to prohibit discrimination against groups who have been historically targeted, including those with disabilities, LGBTQI+ individuals, immigrants, women, and pregnant people.

Attend in person at the Greenburg Library or by Zoom. For more info & to register

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LWV Regional Training Workshop
Mar
9

LWV Regional Training Workshop

The League of Women Voters of NYS invites all members to come to training workshops being held throughout the state on Saturdays from 10:00 - 4:00 in March. All members are invited to attend any or all of the workshops. All local Leagues board members are strongly encouraged to attend at least part of the day. Lunch will be provided and will allow for informal networking among the attendees. 

Open to all League Members. Cost $25 includes lunch.

For full details and to register: http://tinyurl.com/3saym4bk

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People's Hearing On NYS Redistricting
Feb
20

People's Hearing On NYS Redistricting

The People’s Hearing on redistricting has been RESCHEDULED to Tuesday, February 20 from 6 pm to 8 pm.

Join us and hear from members of the public and organizations representing diverse stakeholder groups across the state on the current state of redistricting, why redistricting is important to them, and how new Congressional lines will impact their communities over the next decade.

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"Meet Our Women on the Inside"
Nov
16

"Meet Our Women on the Inside"

Assembly Member Dana Levenberg and Assembly Member MaryJane Shimsky in a conversation with NYS Senator Shelley Mayor.

Thursday, November 16, 2023 at 6:45pm at the Ossining Public Library Auditorium

FREE & open to public

Space is limited.

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/.../meet-our-women-on-the...

For more info contact: info@lwv-rivertowns.org

This event is being co-sponsored by LWV of Northwest Westchester County. We need 2 members of the NWW to help at the event. Please volunteer.

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Food for Thought Speaker Event
Nov
15

Food for Thought Speaker Event

Colleen R. Brathwaite will speak on the mission and work of Westchester Women’s Agenda (WWA), the leading advocacy group working to improve the lives of women in Westchester County. Brathwaite will also discuss her journey as an activist and what we can do collectively to drive change.

Colleen R. Brathwaite is currently chair of Westchester Women’s Agenda (WWA), the leading advocacy organization working to improve the lives of women in Westchester County by advancing racial, economic and social equity and justice. She has advocated for legislation and policies in Westchester County and New York State government to address issues as diverse as domestic violence prevention, immigrant rights, healthcare, education and childcare funding, elder services and economic empowerment. Brathwaite co-founded Westchester Racial Equity Collaborative, which seeks to bring together all community groups focused on antiracism work in the region.

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UN Day 2023
Oct
22

UN Day 2023

UN Day 2023 will be celebrated at the Mercy University Rotunda in Dobbs Ferry, NY at 2:00 pm on October 22nd (registration begins at 1:30).

It will feature Keynote Speaker Michael Kingsley-Nyinah, Director of the Central and Southern Africa Division in the UN Departments of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs and Peace Operations, in conversation with Ambassador Francis Okelo. A panel of young activists who are involved in promoting peace and non-violence at the local level will follow the UN speaker. They will make short presentations of their work and will showcase their activities at tables around the room. The program is free and open to all.

Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/un-day-2023-appreciating-peace-and-promoting-non-violence-tickets-675396889277

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International Day of the Girl
Oct
13

International Day of the Girl

The event is open to high school students in Westchester County. Please note that each school can register to bring up to 35 attendees (this includes students and adult chaperones). Schools are responsible for providing transportation. Students may not register on their own and must be accompanied by school appointed chaperones in order to attend.

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Yorktown Fall Festival
Oct
8

Yorktown Fall Festival

The League of Women Voters of Northwest Westchester will be registering people to vote at the Yorktown Fall Festival on Sunday October 8, 2023 from 11am to 5pm at the Jefferson Valley Mall in Yorktown Heights.

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Members Meeting
Oct
4

Members Meeting

The League of Women Voters of Northwest Westchester County is holding a Members Meeting on Wednesday October 4, 2023 at 6pm via Zoom. New Members Welcome.

On the agenda: registering seniors & other volunteer opportunities

Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcod-ytrT8tGtxetE4Wg-0117qk-NN-nuoK

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Jul
26

LWV Northwest Westchester Planning Meeting

REGISTER NOW!

The LWV of Northwest Westchester is hosting a planning meeting via Zoom on Wednesday, July 26th at 6pm.

Our newly formed league is in the process of planning our events for the upcoming year. We would love your input! Join us!

We welcome everyone, who is interested in empowering voters through education and engaging our youth in civics study and projects, to attend this informational meeting, so feel free to invite others to attend. 

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Jun
11

Commemoration of Lorraine Hansberry's 1963 Rally

Kickoff Event: Croton Commemorates Lorraine Hansberry Rally For Freedom

The multi-media event will include special guests: Croton’s Mayor Brian Pugh will introduce featured speaker Mondaire Jones, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights and former congressman for NY’s 17th district; acclaimed folk-jazz artist KJ Denhert will perform; Dr. Carla J. DuBose-Simons, PhD, Assistant Professor of History at Westchester Community College, will address “The American Civil Rights Era and Voting Rights”; and Professor Ed Ginsberg will speak on behalf of Temple Israel. Croton-Harmon High School students will premiere their short film of interviews with Croton residents who either attended the 1963 rally or interacted with Hansberry.

Free event. Registration is required: Kickoff Event

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Jun
8

LWVW Annual Convention

If you are a member of a local league in Westchester County, you are automatically a member of the League of Women Voters of Westchester. Mark your calendar and join us for Convention!
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